Former Westfield High School swimmer Kait Flederbach transferred to IU from Arizona.Men's and Women's swimming and diving vs. Texas and Michigan, 10/25/13_Mike Dickbernd

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David Woods
david.woods@indystar.com

BLOOMINGTON - Kait Flederbach's defining moment at Indiana University wasn't setting a world record Sept. 26 in a newly recognized mixed-gender relay. It wasn't swimming in two winning relays at last month's Big Ten Championships or setting an IU record in the 100-yard freestyle.

For Flederbach, that moment came earlier, after her first workout in the weight room at the north end of Memorial Stadium. She was exhausted, yet exhilarated. Teammates had been yelling encouragement at each other, then ended the session with a collective cheer: "One, two, three, Hoosiers!"